Brees, Payton disagree with Trump, say comments unbecoming to office

Drew Brees has always been linked to a potential political career after football by fans, and he was not afraid to address the recent comments from President Donald Trump.

The New Orleans Saints' quarterback disagreed with Trump saying NFL players who protest during the national anthem should be fired.

"I disagree with what the President said and how he said it," said Brees, according to Joel A. Erickson of The Advocate, following Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers. "I thought it was unbecoming of the office."

Saints' head coach Sean Payton echoed similar comments, though made his stance a little stronger.

"I would say, personally, I'm disappointed in the comments that were made. I think we need a little bit more wisdom in that office," Payton said, according to Nate Davis of USA TODAY Sports. "That's being a little blunt, but that's how I feel. You know, I want that guy to be one of the smarter guys in the room. And it seems like every time he's opening his mouth, it's something that is dividing our country and not pulling us together.

"And that has nothing to do with my feelings about the anthem, but just my take (over the last) 24 hours."

Several Saints players - including Adrian Peterson, Cameron Jordan, and Brandon Coleman - elected to sit out the national anthem. Brees did say that, while he disagrees with Trump, he does not support protesting during the anthem.